Dining in Riverdale, Little Rock

Riverdale is the home of some of the most talked about restaurants in Little Rock. Most locals at least know of places like Brave New Restaurant and Loca Luna.

Fine Dining

Brave New Restaurant2300 Cottondale Lane, Suite 105Brave New Restaurant is well known to Little Rock residents as one of the best restaurants in the city. It's elegant interior, excellent new American cuisine and attentive staff set it apart.

Beautiful view of the Arkansas River on the patio. $$$$

Cajun's Wharf2400 Cantrell RdSome classify Cajun's as fine dining and while some might disagree, they do have one of the best views of the river in the city. Lots of great seafood and excellent steaks can be found here. Thursday nights Cajun's is the place to be for their deck parties. Expensive food but if you're just there to play, but the prices for drinks aren't that bad. $$

American

Faded Rose1619 Rebsamen Park RoadThis is a mix between a burger joint and a Cajun restaurant. The "thin fish" is great as is most of the menu. This is a favorite lunch hangout of locals and was featured on the Food Network. $$

Loca Luna3519 Old Cantrell RoadLoca Luna has won several awards for being a great neighborhood restaurant.

They have an eclectic mix of cuisines including seafood, pasta, pizza and more. $$$

Whole Hog CafeRiverdale Shopping Center, 2516 Cantrell RoadMemphis style BBQ which some say could be the best in the city. Rather you agree or not, it's more than worth the price. Lots of great sauces to try. $

Italian

Pizza Cafe1517 Rebsamen Park Road501-664-6133One online reviewer of Pizza Cafe said they had the best cold beer in the city. True or not, their crunchy crusted pizza is always a treat. $

Mexican

La Hacienda3024 Cantrell Road11 a.m.-10 p.m. daily501-661-0600La Hacienda was one of the first "authentic Mexican" restaurants to make it's way to Little Rock. They have a large menu to suit all tastes. $$